Uploads from Vinny Gragg, tagged rockandrollhalloffame

Black Sabbath's 1st Album

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Thu, 30 May 2013 08:04:02 -0700

This is from my dad's old album collection. This is the album that started it all, from the classic song Black Sabbath to the masterpiece The Wizard. I already have my tickets for the reunion show in August.

Elvis "The King of Las Vegas" Statue

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:54:41 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

Elvis Presley is still considered the greatest entertainer to have ever played Las Vegas. His Elvis "The King of Las Vegas" statue is standing at the lobby of the Las Vegas Hilton.

The Late Great Ray Manzarek

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:57:52 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

On May 20th 2013 the music world lost original Doors member Ray Manzarek. I was lucky enough to see Ray play in Lockport last year with the Manzarek - Rogers Band. Picture was taken on 8-4-12 in Lockport Illinois.

Beatles Mural

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:44:44 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

Beatles Help! is painted on the side of Las Vegas- Antiques in Las Vegas Nevada.

Alice Cooper From The Inside

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:31:49 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

This is from my dad's old album collection. This is a very underrated Alice Cooper album. Alice and the originl Alice Cooper Band members were voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.

Old Vinyl Rules!! The Jimi Hendrix Experience Are You Experienced

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:43:36 -0800

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

This is from my dad's old album collection. This is Jimi's first studio album. This was released in 1967. Jimi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

Old Vinyl Rules!! AC/DC Highway To Hell

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:02:19 -0800

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

This is from my dad's old album collection, this is Bon Scott's last record before his death in 1980. This was released in 1979. AC/DC was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.

Happy Halloween from Alice Cooper

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:30:00 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

I figured a picture of Alice dancing with a creepy corpse was perfect for Halloween. This picture of Alice Cooper was taken at Star Plaza Theatre. 12-9 2011

Jefferson Starship 3-8-12

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:05:09 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

Jefferson Starship played at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago. Here Paul Kantner lets loose on guitar. Paul is an original member of Jefferson Airplane and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Ronnie Van Zant's Hat

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:45:39 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

One of Ronnie's hats on display at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas Nevada. This hat was seen on one of the Pawn Stars episodes. Pawn Stars can be seen on The History Channel. Ronnie was killed in the 1977 Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash.

Beatles Disk Go Case

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:34:29 -0800

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

My Mom and Dad's 1966 Beatles Disk Go Case. Inside it are all kinds of cool 45's such as The Who, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix and many others.

Dancing Ghoul

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:50:46 -0800

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

Another shot from Alice Cooper in Merrillville Indiana. Alice has left the stage for a costume change. Orianthi and Tommy Henriksen kill some time until Alice returns. 12-9-11

Old Vinyl Rules!! The Best of The Animals

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:16:10 -0800

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

This is from my dad's old album collection. This album reached #6 on The Billboard 200. This was released in 1966. The Animals were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

Jefferson Starship 3-8-12

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:37:48 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

Jefferson Starship played at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago. Here Paul Kantner and Slick Aguilar let loose on guitar. Paul is an original member of Jefferson Airplane and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Ray Manzarek of The Doors 8-4-12

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 08:28:00 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

Original member of The Doors and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ray Manzarek plays at the Lockport Logjam in Lockport Illinois. Tonight Ray played with his new band the Manzarek - Rogers Band.

Loopfest 2012

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:20:44 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

The Mighty Lynyrd Skynyrd closes out this years Loopfest. The Skynyrd boys had everyone on their feet singing and dancing to all their classic tunes. 7-13-12

Dave Mason and my Dad

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:43:20 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

My dad met Dave Mason between Dave's set and the Doobie Brothers set. I had already went back to my seat. Dave was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Traffic in 2004.

Dave Mason 5-11-12

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:21:45 -0700

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

Hall of Famer Dave Mason opened up for the Doobie Brothers at the Akoo Theatre (Rosemont Theatre) in Rosemont Illinois. Dave was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Traffic in 2004.

Jefferson Starship 3-8-12

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:07:50 -0800

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

Jefferson Starship played at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago. Here Paul Kantner lets loose on guitar. Paul is an original member of Jefferson Airplane and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Axl Rose 11-15-2011

nobody@flickr.com (Vinny Gragg) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:24:17 -0800

Vinny Gragg posted a photo:

Guns N Roses at the Rosemont Horizon. They played a 3 hour set. Axl and the band sounded great. Axl and the original Guns N' Roses where elected to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame this year.